Report from Headquarters
Colorado Technical University Makes Donation
Colorado Technical University (CTU) has donated tables, chairs and furnishings valued at more than $20,000 to help continue development of the Space Foundation Discovery Institute. Opened in 2009 at 105 Coleridge Ave. in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation Discovery Institute provides space- and aerospace-themed professional development, training, and support for teachers and students from around the world. It…
Cool Stuff on the Internet
Here are some interesting space-related tidbits from the Internet: James Cameron, director of “Avatar,” the most successful film ever released, talks to MTV about his plan to film on Mars; click here. Cameron has also produced a series of public service announcements spotlighting NASA’s Earth science program’s contributions to environmental awareness and exploration of our home planet; click here.…
Team Members Aim High
Bernadette Sormani, who was recently promoted to Space Foundation Senior Customer Service Associate, has completed “Through the Customer’s Eyes” training and is now Customer Service Certified. Certification is based on professional experience combined with six interactive training modules that address key competency areas and core skills necessary for delivery of world-class customer service, including: Why…
Space Foundation has Four Papers at IAC
Space Foundation Research Analyst Mariel John will present four papers at the 61st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) this month in Prague, Czech Republic. Sponsored by the International Astronautics Federation (IAF), the IAC is a well-established conference that attracts an average of 3,000 high-level space decision-makers every year. John’s will be among the almost 1,600 papers…
Apply Now for Educator Award
Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2011 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation, the award recognizes outstanding contributions to…
Honeywell Funds Robots for Future Lab
A donation from Honeywell is the first step in establishing a new lab at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs. The donation, referred to as the “Honeywell Mars Robotic Experience,” will provide robots for a future simulated Martian terrain mission laboratory incorporating student-designed-and-built robots. The Space Foundation Discovery Institute opened in 2009 at…
Space Concert Broadcast Aug. 2
Last October’s Colorado Springs Philharmonic concert, The Final Frontier, was aired on Colorado Springs radio station KCME-FM, 88.7, on Monday, Aug. 2. Originally sponsored by the Space Foundation, the concert featured music from popular science fiction epics, including Independence Day, Armageddon, and Cocoon. The original concert was held at the Pikes Peak Center for the…
Team Members Aim High
In keeping with the Space Foundation’s commitment to education, professional development, and training for its team members, Government Affairs Associate Tommy Sanford, of the Washington, D.C., government affairs team, has earned a Master of Professional Studies in Political Management from George Washington University. The Master of Professional Studies in Political Management undertakes a comprehensive study of government relations, issues management, and advocacy, fundraising,…
Space is Entertaining
The Internet is full of cool images and interesting stories on space. Every month, Space Watch features sites and stuff we really like. Click on the links to see this month’s selections: Shuttle Astronaut Mike Massimino on David Letterman International Space Station photos taken with a Nikon SLR camera from MYNIKONLIFE.com Take a tour of the International…
Kroger Donates Packaging for Classroom Projects
Kroger is donating 1,000 foam trays to the Space Foundation for use in classroom projects. The trays, which are used for packaging groceries, such as for produce and meat, are among the many household materials incorporated into Space Foundation education projects. The trays can be cut and used as fins for various styles of rockets because…